UNIST offered prospective students and their families a first look at its new School of GRIT Convergence Studies on July 16, ahead of the program's inaugural admissions cycle for the 2027 academic year. Unlike conventional undergraduate programs built around predetermined majors, GRIT will enable students to design their own interdisciplinary fields of study around questions they seek to explore.

Approximately 80 students and parents attended the open house at the Business Administration Building. The event introduced the program's educational model and admissions process through an open talk, admissions briefing, Q&A session, and campus tour.

During an open talk, Dean Cheol-Min Kim of the School of GRIT Convergence Studies, explained how the program encourages students to begin with questions of their own rather than predefined disciplines. Guided by those questions, students design interdisciplinary academic pathways grounded in science and technology and developed through project-based learning.

UNIST also introduced the 2027 GRIT Admissions Track, outlining eligibility requirements, application procedures, document review, and interviews. The university plans to admit approximately 10 students through its 2027 early admissions cycle.

Interests extended beyond students preparing to apply in 2027. Many first- and second-year high school students also attended, with questions focusing largely on portfolio preparation, including acceptable materials, formatting, file requirements, and submission guidelines. The program concluded with a campus tour, led by UNI student ambassadors, offering prospective students a firsthand look at the university's academic environment and campus life.

“We want students to turn their interests and experiences into questions of their own, then connect those questions with science and technology to create new academic and career paths,” said Dean Cheol-Min Kim. “We hope the open house gave students a practical starting point for exploring their futures and preparing for admission.”

Beginning in 2027, the School of GRIT Convergence Studies will offer an undergraduate curriculum centered on student-designed majors and project-based interdisciplinary learning.